Hometown Heroes 2017: Nominate your Hometown Hero today

Who is your hero? Do you know someone who has saved a life or made an incredible impact on a person or community and deserves the recognition? Digital First Media is looking for stories about local heroes for a special section coming in November and we want to share the story behind your hero. Complete this form to share the story behind your hero. Send by Oct. 17 for a chance to have your story included this November.

Not sure how to write the story about your hero? Here are some helpful tips.

HOW TO WRITE ABOUT YOUR HERO

Just in case you haven’t written about your hero before, her are some tips and examples.

Start with the who, what, where, when and how — Who is your hero? What town do they live in? How did they become a hero?

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Keep it simple — We will edit for grammar. Leave the editing to us.

Quotes — If your hero knows you will be writing about them. Ask them about their heroism and listen for a good quote.

Submit a photo — Photos will make the story even better. Upload your hero’s photo to the submission form.

HERO STORY EXAMPLES

Jack Conant — Ridley Township, Delaware County

In July 2017, Jack Conant, of Ridley Township, realized his lifeling friend Thomas Schoettle, of Glenolden, had been hurt when he dove into a pool. So what did he do? Jack pulled Thomas from the woater and began giving him CPR, stabalizing his friend until paramedics arrived. He even rode in the ambulance with Schoettle to the hospital.

“They have been friends since they were in kindergarten together,” said Jack’s mother, Kate.

Thomas, unfortuantely, suffered a bruised spinal cord and a fractured neck but will be able to go back to school in February.

In May 2017, these individuals responded to a West Chester-area crash where the group ended up lifting a car off of a girl, physically picking up the vehicle, before getting the girl to the hospital. The girl survived thanks to these First Responders

Michelle Raquet, Whitpain Township

In 2010 2-year-old Michael Winters went missing and was later found unconscious in the deep end of a 50-degree pool near his family’s home. Thankfully a family friend and registered nurse Michelle Raquet fove in and pulled Michael out of the pool before calling 911 and giving CPR. The Second Alarmers Rescue Squad responded very quickly and made the decision to fly Michael to Children’s Hosptial of Philadelphiaby helicopter. Michael is alive and well today thanks to Michelle and the Second Alarmers Rescue Squad.